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Pastors of Phase 1 collaborative parishes begin training
By Christopher S. Pineo Posted: 5/17/2013
BRAINTREE -- To support the first phase of the Archdiocese of Boston's new pastoral plan, a vanguard of 12 pastors of collaborative parishes met in May to discuss the knowledge and to train in skills necessary to begin their new ministries in June as part of the new evangelization.
Cardinal skips BC commencement over honor to Irish prime minister
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 5/17/2013
BOSTON -- Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley will not attend commencement at Boston College this year because the college plans to honor the prime minister of Ireland who has supported a bill to introduce legalized abortion in that country.
Cardinal addresses Regis College grads
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 5/17/2013
WESTON -- Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley gave the commencement address and received an honorary doctorate of laws degree from Regis College at commencement ceremonies, May 11.
From Cardinal Seán's blog
Posted: 5/17/2013
This year I was invited by Bishop Antonio de Sousa Braga to preside at the Santo Cristo Feast on the island of San Miguel in the Azores. I was accompanied by Father Walter Carriero of St. Anthony's in Cambridge, my priest secretary Father Jonathan Gaspar, and Father Kevin O'Leary the rector of the Cathedral.
Cardinal O'Malley releases statement on Irish Prime Minister's invitation to Boston College
Pilot staffPosted: 5/10/2013
BRAINTREE -- The Archdiocese of Boston released the following statement from Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley May 10:
Priests turned away from bombing site 'understand' police decision
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 5/10/2013
BOSTON -- Two priests turned away from entering the scene of the bombing at the Boston Marathon, April 15, said they understand the actions of the police in the heat of the moment.
Bishop Deeley represents archdiocese at Greek Orthodox Easter Vigil
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 5/10/2013
BOSTON -- A tradition of ecumenical outreach continued this year, as Bishop Robert P. Deeley represented the Archdiocese of Boston at the Greek Orthodox Easter Vigil on May 4.
Supporters of youth ministry recognized at annual ONE banquet
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 5/10/2013
RANDOLPH -- Youth and young adults received recognition for their work evangelizing for Christ in their parishes and communities, April 30, with awards presented at the Office for the New Evangelization of Youth and Young Adults (ONE) Awards Banquet at Lombardo's in Randolph.
2013 Office for the New Evangelization of Youth and Young Adults (ONE) Awards
Posted: 5/10/2013
YOUTH MINISTRY
Middle School Students
St. Dominic Savio Award
Lauretta Grant, St. Christine, Marshfield
Father Spitzer addresses the need for a 'New Apologetics'
Special to The PilotPosted: 5/10/2013
NEWTON -- Before an intimate luncheon crowd on April 23, author, international speaker and Magis Center President Father Robert Spitzer, SJ, recently addressed the rise of atheism and ways to combat the deep rift many agnostics perceive separating faith and reason.
From Cardinal Seán's blog
Posted: 5/10/2013
Friday (4/26), I attended the wake of Judge Joseph Nolan, a retired justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, at St. Joseph's Church in Belmont. He was the long-time president of the Catholic Lawyers Guild of the Archdiocese of Boston and throughout his life he has been very active in many Church activities. He was a great lover of the Latin liturgy, and every time he saw me, he greeted me with the Latin phrase "Nos cum prole pia." And my response would be, "benedicat Virgo Maria." This was a favorite blessing of St. Lawrence of Brindisi, a Capuchin Doctor of the Church. I am sure that Judge Joseph Nolan was the only lay person in Massachusetts who knew that!
Catechists honored for service to archdiocese
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 5/3/2013
SOUTH END -- At solemn vespers April 28, a gathering of family, friends, clergy and fellow catechists welcomed and honored teachers of the Catholic faith with an afternoon of psalms, song and prayer at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston.
MCFL Walk held on 'holy ground'
By Christine M. WilliamsPilot CorrespondentPosted: 5/3/2013
ATTLEBORO -- For the first time, participants in the Massachusetts Citizens for Life (MCFL) Walk to Aid Mothers and Children marched on hallowed ground. The walk, held annually for nearly three decades and always in downtown Boston, took place at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette in Attleboro on April 28.
Cardinal Rigali shares 'personal perspective' of Vatican II in St. John's lecture
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 5/3/2013
BRIGHTON -- Continuing a lecture series on the Second Vatican Council for St. John's Seminary, Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop Emeritus of Philadelphia, related his first-hand knowledge of the council and one of its key figures for an audience at St. Columbkille's Parish in Brighton, April 29.
Sex ed consent bill receives hearing
By Christine M. WilliamsSpecial to The PilotPosted: 5/3/2013
BOSTON -- Parents who wish to teach their children about sexuality in accordance with Catholic teaching may find support in two bills that will receive a hearing on May 14 at 10 a.m.
Former abortion clinic director brings pro-life message to local parishes
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 5/3/2013
FRAMINGHAM -- A former abortion clinic worker turned pro-life advocate shared her experience at local parishes in April.
St. John's Golf Tournament announced
By Pilot StaffPosted: 5/3/2013
BRIGHTON -- St. John's Seminary has announced that its twelfth annual golf tournament will take place Sept. 30 at Woodland Golf Club in Auburndale.
From Cardinal Seán's blog
Posted: 5/3/2013
From the cathedral I went to West Roxbury to celebrate Mass with the Filipino community at Holy Name Parish. Father Cyriac Mattathilanickal, MS, an Indian priest that is the spiritual director for the Filipino community and who speaks Tagalog, put together the event.
Archdiocese hosts interfaith service for healing after Boston Marathon bombings
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 4/26/2013
BOSTON (CNS) -- The Archdiocese of Boston hosted a sitting president, a group of faith community representatives, and other political leaders who emphasized the enduring strength of the people of Boston, at an April 18 interfaith prayer service, "Healing Our City: An Interfaith Service," remembering those who lost their lives or were injured in the bombings at the Boston Marathon April 15.
Former Episcopalian minister ordained Catholic priest
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 4/26/2013
BEVERLY -- Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley ordained Father Jurgen W. Liias, a former Episcopalian priest of 40 years, to the Roman Catholic priesthood on April 20 at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church in Beverly.
BPD detail staves off congress cancellation
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 4/26/2013
NORTH END -- Organizers considered cancelling the sixth annual Archdiocese of Boston Eucharistic Congress for College Students and Young Adults due to recent events, but were able to prevent cancellation when the Boston Police Department provided a detail officer for the second evening of the event.
Cardinal celebrates Mass for victims of Boston attacks
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 4/26/2013
SOUTH END -- Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley celebrated Mass Sunday morning April 21 at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross for the repose of the souls of those who died as a result of the bombings at the Boston Marathon and in the subsequent violence.
New principal at Lawrence school
By Christine M. WilliamsPilot CorrespondentPosted: 4/26/2013
LAWRENCE -- At the beginning of its fourth year this fall, Lawrence Catholic Academy will have a new principal. Jorge Hernandez, current member of the school board and Lawrence resident since 2005, will assume the position in July.
Visiting the Holy Land (Part 2: Visiting Jerusalem and surrounding sites)
Posted: 4/26/2013
Below is an edited version of the April 19 entry of Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley's blog, recounting his retreat in the Holy Land with 29 priests from the archdiocese; this excerpt completes the two part series on the retreat. This week's blog entry includes extensive coverage of the aftermath of the Marathon bombings, which is not included in this excerpt. To read the complete post, please visit www.cardinalseansblog.org.
Priests reflect on pilgrimage to the Holy Land (Part 2)
Posted: 4/26/2013
Below are excerpts of reflections of some of the priests who participated in the Holy Land retreat with Cardinal O'Malley. The reflections focus on the second part of the pilgrimage around Jerusalem. The original reflections can be found at www.thegoodcatholiclife.com.
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